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IGCSE Biology Extended14.1.7—Synapse as a junction between twoTopic Practice

14.1.7—Synapse as a junction between two

• Describe a synapse as a junction between two neurones

Question 1(b)(ii)

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Fig. 1.2 is a diagram of a cell from the human nervous system.

Fig. 1.2

Fig. 1.2

Draw an X on the cell in Fig. 1.2 to show where a receptor molecule for a neurotransmitter would be found.

Question 3(d)(i)

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Define the term synapse.

Question 3(d)(i)

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Define the term synapse.

Question 22

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Which process transmits an impulse across a synapse?

A

active transport

B

diffusion

C

gravity

D

osmosis

Question 4(c)(i)

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Neurones are part of the nervous system. Neurones are connected to each other by synapses.

Fig. 4.1 is a diagram of a synapse and parts of two neurones.

Fig. 4.1

Fig. 4.1

State the names of the labelled parts in Fig. 4.1.

E
F
G

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